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What is the next approach for chronic sinusitis/cough if antibiotics/steroids/nasal rinse/adenoidectomy doesn't fix it ?
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Possibilities...: You could add a steroid nasal spray to more aggressively treat the sinusitis. You could also add a treatment for gerd if the cough does not completely resolve. Good luck!
Answered 9/28/2016
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Lifestyle audit: Discovering every irritant (smoke/fume/fragrace/particulate) that may aggravate your sx & working to avoid them.(quit smoking) using electrostatic ac filters & changing them regularly. Using advanced particle filters in your sleeping quarters.Using a crossover irritant/allergy med like singulair (montelukast). Having an allergy eval & undergoing immune-therapy.
Answered 12/10/2013
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